π Andromedae (pi Andromedae)
π Andromedae is a variable and multiple main-sequence star of spectral class B5 in the constellation of Andromeda.
π Andromedae visual magnitude is 4.36. Because of its moderate brightness, π Andromedae is easily visible to the naked eye from locations with dark skies, while it might be barely visible, or not visible at all, from light-polluted skies.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
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Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where π Andromedae is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
π Andromedae is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of small or medium telescopes. The table below shows key information about the π Andromedae double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
π Andromedae is distant 655.94 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 9 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's π Andromedae (pi Andromedae) rise, transit and set times from Shanzidi, Cina are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Asia/Shanghai):